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i have a
Sat, 05/12/2007 - 20:26problem of sorts and was hoping someone can help me.I was diagnosed as a teen with epilepsy,I always had petie mal seizures,,For some reason,,,,since I dnt have the very NOTIEABLE kind,,,,i think that some people doubt that i have this
also...I d know that normally it stops later on.Im 39 and it hasnt
I cant afford a doctor right now and the meds i need.So Ive just been dealing with it.A problem with my husband is,,,I am fearful of drving because of the fact that Im not always aware of whats going on around me,He does NOT beleive me and said even if it were too,,,Im pathetic for not driving.I feel Im being responsible to others on the road.he saays Im being stupid,
PLEASE HELP?IS HE RIGHT?
Comments
Re: Re: i have a
Submitted by justagirl on Sat, 2007-05-19 - 11:26
thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much for this,I now may be able to get some meds that I can afford.
Re: i have a
Submitted by jacky99 on Sun, 2007-05-13 - 01:12
u are definately doing the right thing by not driving. i had a seizure while driving and crashed into 2 houses. im lucky that it was early enough in the morning that no one was out yet and no one got killed. no matter what he says it is your decision and u have to stick by it.
as for the health care i dont know much cuz my health care is free here in canada but the pills cost money... grr...
Re: i have a
Submitted by tlh64 on Sat, 2007-05-12 - 21:38
Hi justagirl. No, he is not right. You are doing the correct thing by not driving. You could get into a serious accident by driving and not having your seizures under control. Do you have access to a communtity health clinic? If you could contact someone at the nearest chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation of America, they might be able to help you locate medical care. Their web address is http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org . Try to get a copy of your previous medical records to help the doctors diagnose you. In addition, if you meet financial qualifcations, you may be able to get your medication(s) for free or low cost through low income programs from the drug manufacturers. I am in a similar situation with my family not believing me about having epilepsy. I know how much it hurts and how frustrating it is. When you do get diagnosed, try to get your husband to go to a doctor's appointment with you so that he understands. tlh64